at Joliet Junior College in Joliet, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Title:Adjunct Faculty, Anatomy and Physiology
Job Description:POSITION: Adjunct Faculty, General and Organismal Biology
STATUS: Part time
DEPARTMENT: Natural Science/Physical Education
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: Adjunct Faculty
REPORTS TO: Department Chair
PLACEMENT: Placement on salary schedule is dependent on qualifications.
MINIMUM PAY RATE: Qualifications include education and related work experience.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.
POSITION SUMMARY
Adapt to new and changing situations and demonstrate a positive attitude. Demonstrate respect for students; understand learning styles and apply understanding to institution-related activities; demonstrate integrity and promote diversity and open communications. Course assignments may be late afternoon, evening, Saturday, and at branch campuses or satellite centers. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Teach one to two courses in Human Anatomy & Physiology, Human Biology and other biology as needed.
2. Work closely with other instructors and special programs and services within the college to determine placements, curriculum, and academic support.
3. Be willing to teach online and/or blended courses.
4. Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning.
5. Teach at other campus sites as needed.
6. Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.
7. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
8. Demonstrated commitment to the college's core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Master's Degree in Anatomy and Physiology, Biology with emphasis on Anatomy and Physiology, or closely related field is required.
2. One (1) years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Doctoral Degree in Anatomy and Physiology, Biology with emphasis on Anatomy and Physiology, or closely related field is preferred.
2. Experience at the community college level.
3. Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
4. Experience in teaching online and/or using course management programs.
5. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
6. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
7. Demonstrated multicultural competence.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Normal classroom and laboratory physical demands.
WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Classroom and laboratory teaching environment.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply on-line at
Full Time/Part Time:Part time
Union (If Applicable):
Scheduled Hours:28
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Joliet Junior College is committed to maintaining an environment that is safe and free from discrimination, harassment, and misconduct on the basis of sex, which includes sexual orientation or gender-related identity. The College prohibits sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, stalking, and relationship/dating violence has put measures in place to ensure a safe and healthy educational and employment environment, and meet legal requirements in accordance with: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in the College's programs or activities; relevant sections of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation, including gender-related identity; and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), which requires timely warning to the community of certain immediate threats.
